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What Size Life Ring Do I Need?

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Life rings (or lifebuoys) for water safety are available in two standard sizes. One question we are often asked is "What size life ring do I need?" To help you choose the most suitable life ring for your location, we explored the advantages and considerations for both lifebuoy sizes.

How do I choose a trash can?

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

No organization is the same and we recognize that no waste management scheme is either. That's why we supply a variety of different trash cans that will suit all styles, budgets and requirements. We've answered the most commonly asked questions when it comes to choosing those all-important trash cans.
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How important are graphics & signage?

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

We may overlook the importance of having clear, consistent and visible graphics and signage in our recycling program but they play such a crucial role to the success of your diversion rates. Images and text can help to reinforce your recycling messages and educate passing users. We've compiled some tips to help you get the most out of your program's graphics and signage.
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How can I reduce the food waste in my cafeteria?

Friday, June 17, 2016

Reducing food waste can be an effective and simple change to help make your school or work cafeteria greener. It can also create other positive impacts such as purchasing savings and a reduction in your hauling costs. Here's some tips when it comes to reducing your cafeteria’s food waste.
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How can I encourage my employees to recycle?

Friday, May 20, 2016

Sometimes it can be difficult to encourage your employees to recycle, they’ve got a million and one things to do on their task list & recycling may not be one of them. You’ve got the recycling containers, but now you need to use them - here’s how you can encourage your employees to recycle.
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What are the benefits of office recycling?

Monday, April 18, 2016

It's 2016 and sustainability and recycling are ubiquitous in the minds of organizations both large and small. According to the a National Geographic survey, more than 80% of US workers said that they believe it is important to work for an organization that makes the environment a top priority - so what exactly are the benefits of office recycling?
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How do I choose a recycling container?

Thursday, March 17, 2016

Choosing a recycling container can be an overwhelming process so we have complied this simple guide to answer some of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to choosing a recycling container.
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Can I personalize my trash cans & recycling containers?

Monday, March 16, 2015

Absolutely! We've been adding the personal touch to our customers' trash cans and recycling containers for almost as long as we've been making them.
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Color Coded Collection

Thursday, April 17, 2014

Color coding your recycling containers reinforces your recycling message and helps everyone quickly identify the right unit for their recyclable waste.
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What are the benefits of recycling?

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

America is home to 5% of the worlds population, yet it consumes three times as much natural resource as the global average. This means that every year we fill enough garbage trucks in the United States to form a line that would stretch from the Earth, halfway to the moon; thats 119,430 miles!
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Is there a container to recycle used medicine bottles?

Monday, May 14, 2012

We suggest using the Nexus 13G recycling container with a round aperture. There is a range of different colors available for the aperture to make the unit clearly different than those containers used for other recyclable wastes.
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What is a sign kit?

Thursday, May 10, 2012

A sign kit is available which is fitted to the rear of the unit to provide additional signage at eye level to highlight the use of the product.
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5200D Anthony Road, Sandston, VA 23150

Glasdon, established since 1959